Home Delivery Driver

Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.

Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean, and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions.

Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays.

Building great knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.

When not out making deliveries, you will be helping across the store as needed. You must be over 18 and have held a full UK / EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it.

You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview, and if successful, there'll be a driving assessment when you join us.

You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Qualifications

An inclusive place to work and shop. We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Skills and Qualities

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient in driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties.
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems — often on your own but also thriving as part of a team.
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed. You'll be fully trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn, develop, and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and capable of moving shopping containers up to 15KG.

Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same, and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality, and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you'll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped at Sainsbury's for.

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that :

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